Howard, upset that Van Gundy spoke about the situation, responded with eight points and eight rebounds in a lackluster 40 minutes in a 96-80 loss to the Knicks.

"I play with the Utah Jazz, man," Jefferson said. "I don't want no problems; I'm with the Jazz. I saw it. I thought it was crazy, but I didn't focus on it."

Corbin said, "It's unfortunate. The whole thing, it's just unfortunate. And for it to be out in the open with players and coaches is just unfortunate situation. I don't think anybody wins."

Rotating PG rotation

Jazz point guard Devin Harris returned to the starting lineup after missing Wednesday's 107-105 loss to Phoenix.

With Harris back, Corbin again had a choice of Earl Watson or Jamaal Tinsley as the primary backup.

It has evolved into a game-to-game decision.

"They have both been great all year," Corbin said. "I'd like to play all three guys, but that's difficult to do. It's on me to find a way to get them in there as long, as they continue to work."

Corbin "feels good" about playing Watson or Tinsley behind Harris.

"I'm not apprehensive about putting either one it," he said. "It's just what will give us a better chance to win."

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